[esafak]

Don't mechanical engineers do that with FEM simulations? Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZspM_TvPKQ

[therealpygon]

Absolutely. These days engineers use AI and simulation to design new types of engines, jet nozzles, etc. Treating it not like a tool is the mistake, and the assumption many make is that “other people must be making that mistake too”.